Hey, Anchorhead, did you ever get around to reading the Brian Daley Han Solo books (looking at your avatar I'm guessing probably so)? If so, I'd be interested in hearing what you thought.

As for SOTME, I found it interesting from a historical perspective; what with being the potential sequel and all. But ultimately I didn't care for the story. It felt too "late 70's/early 80's fantasy cartoon"-ish to me, if that makes any sense. It's been a few years since I've read it, though, and I only have vague, generalized memories from it. I do remember thinking some parts were cool though. Maybe I should give it another go sometime...